Frederick County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1884 circa and undated

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

800 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Archives Reference Services

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Creator:

Frederick County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Frederick County (Va.) Bonds/Comissions/Oaths, 1744-1884 circa and undated, typically consist of bonds, commissions, oaths, certificates, and appointments related to holding public office. Some collections can include ministers' bonds.

Biographical / historical:

Frederick County was named in honor of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and eldest son of George II. It was formed from Orange County in 1738, but, because the region was sparsely settled, county government was not organized until 1743. Part of Augusta County was added later. Its area is 426 square miles, and the county seat is Winchester.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Frederick County.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

2 boxes

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Oaths -- Virginia -- Frederick County.
Public officers -- Virginia -- Frederick County.
Appointments -- Virginia -- Frederick County.
Local government records -- Virginia -- Frederick County.
Oaths -- Virginia -- Frederick County.
Performance bonds -- Virginia -- Frederick County.